(Jer) 4:1-4 CJB “Isra’el, if you will return,” says Adonai, “yes, return to me; and if you will banish your abominations from my presence without wandering astray again; and if you will swear, ‘As Adonai lives,’ in truth, justice and righteousness; then the nations will bless themselves by him, and in him will they glory.” For here is what Adonai says to the people of Y’hudah and Yerushalayim: “Break up your ground that hasn’t been plowed, and do not sow among thorns.” “People of Y’hudah and inhabitants of Yerushalayim, circumcise yourselves for Adonai, remove the foreskins of your heart! Otherwise my fury will lash out like fire, burning so hot that no one can quench it, because of how evil your actions are.”

God does not offer shallow comfort.

He calls for deep repentance.

Not emotional words.
Not religious activity.
Not patriotic pride.

Heart change.

Life change.

Directional change.

Return to Me.

In 2026, America marks 250 years of national life.

While pagans arrived first, it was Christians who settled this land, built communities, and shaped states with biblical convictions. The founders—though differing in theology and devotion—recognized the authority of God, the moral clarity of Scripture, and the necessity of Christian ethics for human flourishing.

They did not see America as the new Israel.

They did not claim to be building the New Jerusalem.

But they believed Christianity offered the clearest understanding of truth, justice, and human dignity.

And that foundation mattered.

Because of it, America has done more good globally than any nation in history—especially through Christian compassion, missions, relief work, and mercy ministries.

Even today, Christianity remains the greatest force for sacrificial care in a broken world.

Yet Jeremiah’s warning fits our moment.

“Do not sow among thorns.”
“Break up your hard ground.”
“Circumcise your hearts.”

The problem in America is not first political.

It is spiritual.

The Church has drifted from its mission.

We were commanded to make disciples.
To teach obedience.
To form holy lives.
To proclaim repentance.

Instead, too often, we settled for comfort, popularity, and cultural approval.

We became quiet when we should have been clear.

We became passive when we should have been prophetic.

We became entertained when we should have been equipped.

And leadership followed the vacuum.

God warned Judah that hardened hearts would lead to judgment.

The same principle applies today.

Our leaders increasingly mock biblical values.
Our policies disregard God’s design.
Our culture celebrates what Scripture condemns.

This did not happen overnight.

It happened while the Church retreated.

When Christians stop insisting on repentance, culture fills the gap with rebellion.

God says, “Circumcise yourselves… remove the foreskin of your heart.”

External religion cannot save a nation.

Only transformed hearts can.

National revival never begins in government.

It begins in God’s people.

When men repent.
When families reorder priorities.
When churches preach truth.
When disciples obey Christ.

Then righteousness rises.

Jesus gave us our assignment:

Make disciples.
Teach obedience.
Proclaim His lordship.
Love God fully.
Love others sacrificially.

The Church does not exist to mirror culture.

It exists to confront it with grace and truth.

We are both responsible for the decline.

And called to be part of the renewal.

America will celebrate its history.

But fireworks and speeches are not revival.

The greatest way to honor our heritage is repentance.

The best way to secure our future is obedience.

We honor our Christian roots not by nostalgia—

But by submission to Christ.

Run Today’s Play:

1. Break Up Your Own Ground First

Ask honestly:

Where is my heart hard?
Where have I compromised?
Where have I grown passive?

Repent personally before criticizing publicly.

2. Lead Your Home Spiritually

Men, revival starts in living rooms.

Open Scripture.
Pray with your family.
Model obedience.
Teach truth.

Don’t outsource discipleship.

3. Strengthen the Church, Not Just Attend It

Don’t be a consumer.

Be a servant.

Support biblical preaching.
Encourage accountability.
Defend sound doctrine.
Make disciples.

4. Speak With Courage and Grace

Love your nation enough to tell it the truth.

Call for repentance.
Point to Christ.
Refuse silence.

Do it humbly.
Do it biblically.
Do it faithfully.